People Leaders
We appoint HR leaders who build modern, high-performing people functions that strengthen culture, compliance and long-term growth.
Strategic Appointments That Shape the Future
Today’s HR leaders do more than oversee policies. They drive performance, reduce risk and lift engagement. We appoint Chief People Officers, HR Directors and specialist heads across talent, reward, ER and people operations. Our process benchmarks capability, tests values alignment and checks delivery track record — from transformation programmes and systems roll-outs to DEI, wellbeing and governance. You gain a trusted operator who can coach leaders, steady the business and build a people function that lasts.
Why Leading Organisations Choose Us
We combine founder-led attention with deep HR expertise. Every search starts with a clear success profile mapped to your strategy and culture. Our research team canvasses the full market, engages passive talent and reports transparently so you always know where the search stands.
Clients choose us for judgement, speed and discretion. Shortlists are evidence-based and diverse, interviews are structured and fair, and candidate care is impeccable from first call to offer. The result is an HR leader who delivers outcomes and stays.
Decades of Experience
With decades of experience between them, Alix and Mary bring unparalleled insight into HR and executive search. Their careers span academic research, senior HR leadership, and practical board-level delivery.
Proven Track Record
From start-ups to leading public sector organisations, they’ve successfully guided countless clients through complex hiring challenges. Every search benefits from their deep market understanding and evidence-led approach.
Trusted Advisors
Clients return to Alex and Mary for their judgement, discretion, and integrity. Their founder-led model ensures every engagement is handled personally, with care that extends well beyond placement.
Where we add value in HR
When a senior HR leader exits or the remit must step up, we steady the function and keep delivery moving. We appoint the right interim, run a tight search and land a permanent leader who can take the team further.
Interim options while we search
Market map of ready and step up talent
Assessment across Reward, Talent, ER and People Partners
Success profile and ninety day plan
We shape HR operating models that match strategy, headcount and cost. Our work brings clear roles, clean spans and a service that end users can understand and use.
Operating model and service catalogue
Role clarity and team structure
Capacity and cost baselines
Targets for service and outcomes
We reduce risk and raise trust with leaders who handle complex ER with judgement and care. Cases are resolved fairly and managers gain the confidence to lead well.
ER playbooks and manager coaching
Complex investigations and resolution
Union and stakeholder engagement
Policy refresh and clear communication
We appoint HR change leaders who deliver adoption, not only plans. Programmes land in payroll, systems and practice so value shows up in the metrics.
HRIS and payroll modernisation
Reward and benefits change
Talent and performance frameworks